Ground Staff / Rail Freight Operative
Location: Mountsorrel Quarry (LE12 8GE)
Contract Length: Minimum 3 Months (Potential for Extension)
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights | Minimum 48 Hours per Week + Overtime
Employment Type: PAYE or Umbrella
Overview
A busy rail freight operation based at Mountsorrel Quarry is seeking 3-4 Ground Staff / Rail Freight Operatives to support increasing train movements on site. The operation handles approximately 40 train movements per week and offers long-term opportunities for reliable and safety-conscious operatives.
This role would suit candidates with freight rail, shunting, driver, or rail operations experience who are comfortable working in a trackside environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Working under the instruction of the Person in Charge (PIC) within a Safe System of Work
- Assisting with coupling and uncoupling rail wagons
- Supporting shunting operations
- Monitoring train arrivals and departures
- Checking wagon doors and ensuring operational safety standards are maintained
- Maintaining awareness of train movements, hand points, and signalling systems
- Working safely within a quarry and rail freight environment
Requirements
Essential
- Good understanding of trackside safety and rail freight environments
- Previous experience in freight rail, shunting, driver, or similar rail operations roles
- Ability to work days and nigh...